Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Wheelchair accessible Free — no booking

Sunderland Lifeboat Multi-Group Big Book Study

Every Sunday, – · Middle Herrington Methodist Church, Allendale Rd, Sunderland, SR33EL · Next: Sunday 18 October

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Checked against Alcoholics Anonymous’s own meeting feed Last verified 28 September 2026

At a glance

Day Every Sunday
Time —
Duration 1hr 30mins
£ Cost Free
Who can attend Open meeting — anyone is welcome, including family and friends.

Getting there

Venue Middle Herrington Methodist Church
Address Allendale Rd, Sunderland
Postcode SR33EL

Access

Wheelchair accessible
Chit system in use

Before you go

Chit system available.

About this meeting

Sunderland Lifeboat Multi-Group Big Book Study meets on Sunday evenings at 7.30pm at Faringdon Youth & Community Centre on Allendale Road, Sunderland. Over an hour and a half, the meeting studies the Big Book, Alcoholics Anonymous's basic text, drawing members from several local groups, which is where the multi-group name comes from. It is an open meeting, so you can come along whatever your connection: your own drinking, someone else's, or professional interest. A chit system is available, meaning the group can sign attendance slips as evidence for court, probation or a treatment programme. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and as always with AA there is nothing to pay and no booking; just arrive for 7.30pm.

Common questions

Who can come to this meeting?

Anyone. As an open meeting it welcomes people who want to stop drinking, family, friends and professionals alike. No booking or referral is needed and it is free.

Can attendance be confirmed for court or probation?

Yes. The group runs a chit system and can sign slips as evidence of attendance for court, probation or treatment purposes.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes, Faringdon Youth & Community Centre is wheelchair accessible. The meeting runs for an hour and a half on Sunday evenings from 7.30pm.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Wheelchair Sunday

Middle Herrington Methodist Church, Allendale Rd, Sunderland
SR33EL

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